Los Angeles: Brazil’s quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti’s team face Japan in the last 32, before four-time champions Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands in perhaps the tie of the round
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the stage where every match could define a nation’s legacy The expanded 48-team format has already delivered fresh contenders, surprise results and compelling narratives, and the knockout rounds promise even greater drama As teams battle for a place in football history, here are ten storylines set to shape…